A burglary targeting a Broward Sheriff’s Office vehicle assigned to Sheriff Gregory Tony has resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man, the office confirmed. Occurring in the early hours of a Sunday morning in Fort Lauderdale, the break-in led to the theft of several items, including firearm magazines and a handcuff key, as well as personal belongings, Local 10 News reported.
Deputies issued a Be on the Lookout (BOLO) after the incident, and Fort Lauderdale police were able to nab Andre Demetric Perry—also legally known as Anthony Perry—later that day on charges unrelated to the break-in; Perry was subsequently linked to the burglary of the sheriff’s vehicle, following Perry’s arrest for the vehicle burglary, several items were recovered, including the handcuff key, as disclosed in an email from BSO spokesman Carey Codd. Subsequent legal proceedings revealed Perry’s extensive criminal history and probation status at the time of the alleged crime, Local 10 News elaborated.
Perry now faces charges of burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and grand theft, and continues to be held in custody at the Broward Main Jail. A public defender brought to light Perry’s current unemployed status and homelessness, bringing a personal aspect to the case that might otherwise be noted merely in criminal terms. Details about Perry’s bond conditions, such as the order to wear a GPS monitor and to stay away from the area of the break-in, were reported by Local 10 News.
Authorities continue to seek additional information related to the incident urging anyone with knowledge to reach out to Broward Crime Stoppers; the reported incident serves not only as a reminder of the vulnerability of even law enforcement property to such intrusions, but also points to the broader societal issues encapsulated by a homeless individual entangled in the judicial system for a multipicity of offenses—a narrative reflecting ongoing debates about crime, law enforcement, and social justice within our communities, as derived from information provided by both Local 10 News and WSVN.
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